In seven games last week, Kouzmanoff led the AL with eight RBIs and 20 total bases, while tying for the league lead in runs scored (six) and doubles (four). The 32-year-old ranked among league leaders with two home runs (T-2nd), 10 hits (T-3rd) and a .690 slugging percentage (4th) while hitting .345 (10-for-29) for the week.

Kouzmanoff hit safely in his first 10 games with the Rangers before being held hitless in Sunday’s 16-2 loss to the visiting Chicago White Sox. His streak of hitting safely in 10 consecutive games to start his Rangers career fell one shy of Fred Manrique’s club record of 11 (1989).

Saturday, Kouzmanoff provided the Rangers bullpen with some insurance, hitting a solo homer to lead off the eighth inning as the Rangers won 6-3.

On Thursday, he ignited the Rangers' offense with an RBI-double in the bottom of the first inning following an intentional walk to Prince Fielder. The early offensive outburst helped the Rangers earn an 8-6 victory and take three of four against the Mariners in Arlington.

Kouzmanoff also played a key role in Wednesday’s walk-off win over the Mariners. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, he legged out an infield single and eventually scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at two before Leonys Martin’s single gave the Rangers a 3-2 win.

On Tuesday, Kevin posted his first three-hit effort of the season, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and three RBIs in a 5-0 win over the Mariners. The home run marked his first in the majors since September 25, 2011.